Walls Online
Play Walls free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Walls on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Walls table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
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- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Walls: goal and players
Play Walls online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2 or 4 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Race your pawn to the far side of the board, marked in your colour. The first to reach any square on it wins.
- On your turn, either move your pawn one square (up, down, left or right), or place one wall.
- A wall is two squares long and sits in a groove between squares. Pawns can’t pass through walls. You get 10 walls (5 each with 4 players).
- Walls can’t overlap or cross, and can never shut a pawn off completely: everyone must always have a way to their goal.
- If a pawn stands right in front of yours, jump over it. If a wall, the edge or another pawn is behind it, step diagonally beside it instead.
- To place a wall, tap a groove to see it, use the rotate button to turn it, and tap it again to place it.
- Tip: a well-placed wall makes the other path longer by more than one step. Don’t spend them all early!
Scoring and winning
Race your pawn to the far side of the board, marked in your colour. The first to reach any square on it wins.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Walls online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Walls table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Walls with new people?
On JAWNA pick Walls and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Walls?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Is there a free app for Walls?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Walls on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2 or 4 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Walls?
Tip: a well-placed wall makes the other path longer by more than one step. Don’t spend them all early!
How do I invite friends to Walls?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Walls rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Walls on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Race across – Race your pawn to the far side, marked in your colour. On your turn move one square up, down, left or right, or place a wall.
- Walls – A wall is two squares long and pawns can’t pass it. You get 10 (5 each with 4 players). Walls may never shut anyone off completely.
- Jump over – If a pawn stands right in front of yours, jump over it. If a wall or the edge is behind it, step diagonally beside it instead.
- First across wins – The first pawn to reach any square on its far side wins. Don’t spend all your walls early!
History & origins
Walls uses the pawn-race and barrier-placement tradition made well known by Quoridor, designed by Mirko Marchesi and published in 1997.
The central idea is choosing between advancing your own piece and making the opponent’s route longer, while always leaving a route open.
Jawna applies that pattern to its own table. The historical credit belongs to the related published game, rather than a claim that Walls invented the mechanic.